Inside: 10 educational Cinco de Mayo resources about the history of the day, perceptions and some fun activities too! It’s that time of year again when talk of Cinco de Mayo starts up. In some…
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The Women of Mexico’s Independence Story
The women of Mexico’s independence story are many. History texts record a few names and leave out far too many details. However, scholars, researchers, journalists and information seekers of the 21st century are making strides…
FUN FACTS ABOUT LATIN AMERICA (9)
Size is relative… All the countries in the European Union could fit twice into Brazil. Brazil is even larger than Australia. It is a bit smaller than China and the United States. Learn more about…
FUN FACTS ABOUT LATIN AMERICA (8)
Chile may be considered “New World” and the popularity of its wines may have only exploded internationally in “recent” years. However, grapevines for use in winemaking were planted hundreds of years ago. Learn about how…
Christmas Traditions in Latin America
Latino Christmas Are you ready for your Christmas celebrations? I’m slowly but surely getting there. Today, I want to share with you some Christmas traditions in Latin America. I love the charm and crisp beauty…
A Brief Introduction to the Mexican Revolution
In 1910, the Mexican economy was still primarily based on agriculture and mining. Society was constructed around a feudal-style system where a handful of wealthy landowners controlled vast estates which accounted for the majority…
Reblog: A Week in Panama
The only time, so far, that I’ve been to Panama it was en route to Costa Rica. I remember pressing my face almost flat against the plane’s window as I struggled to get a good…
Reblog: Mexico’s (Almost) Forgotten Holiday
Today is Feb. 4 and a holiday in Mexico. Today’s holiday celebrates the declaration of the country’s Magna Carta. The constitution was declared in 1917, seven years after the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution. The…
Eleven Facts About Mexico in the World Cup
I had expected to do an Argentina World Cup post, similar to the one I did on Brazil. Because who doesn’t think of Brazil and Argentina when it comes to Latin American football? But when…
Ten Facts About Brazil in the World Cup
My favourite teams this World Cup are Costa Rica, Germany, Mexico and Argentina… I kinda like France too… so many to choose from. Interestingly, the first team that I can recall supporting is Brazil. I…